We thought it was an opportunity to do something very special.

Today is the fifth business day since Guidant gave such notice. That's all that we're going to say about it.

There's only one definitive offer for Guidant, and that's the one from Johnson & Johnson.

There's only one definitive offer for Guidant and that's the one from Johnson & Johnson.

If the Guidant shareholders approve the acquisition on Jan. 31, we would close shortly thereafter.

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